Hi, I'm foul ball

[foul ball]

I'm 61, married and a father of two. For the first time in my life I'm experiencing extreme anxiety - only at night - when I try to fall asleep. My heart races to the point that it keeps my up all night. I've been to the doctor and he has given me xanax. It works sometimes, but not all the time. I'm at my wits end. However, simply joining this site has calmed me down this evening. Happy to be a member.

foul ball 

[anxiouskathie]

Welcome to Anxiety Zone!  I'm sorry to hear you are having your problems when trying to fall asleep!  I've been there a time or two and what I found was that if I was tired when I went to bed, and started couting backwards, from 100, I'd be fast asleep before I reached 100.  I think that's because it took my mind concentrating on something that didn't matter in order to fall asleep.  Give it a try.  Also, please read through the forums and I'm sure you'll find others that suffer in the same way you do. 

We also have a chat room that is open 24/7, so if you find yourself not sleeping in the middle of the night, come on in!  It's a great distraction!  Subjects from anxiety, health, even food and what's for supper are discussed in the chat room!

Again, welcome!